This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
About The Book
Arrochar Adair has loved her brother’s ex-bodyguard and best friend, Mac Galbraith, for years. Once upon a time, she was too young for him, but now that she’s a mature woman in her thirties, Arro can see no issue with their difference in age. Yet something deeper, a problem much more difficult to surmount, is keeping them apart.
Mac Galbraith remembers clearly the night Arro became everything to him, no longer just his best friend and boss’s younger sister. However, having made many mistakes over the years, there is one mistake Mac is determined not to make: to believe that he is worthy of Arrochar Adair. Allowing them to grow closer during his daughter, Robyn’s, return has proven his undoing. And when Arro forces the subject of their relationship, his response pushes her away. He just never meant for it to destroy them completely.
Devastated by Mac’s final rejection, Arro is determined to move on without him in her life, though he seems intent on staying put. And when the Adair family face a new threat, one that may have ties to Mac’s past, Arro can’t seem to be rid of the man. In fact, Mac will do anything to protect her.
But with so much hurt between them, will Arro let Mac close enough to guard her from their enemy… before it’s too late?
My Review
Always You is such a fantastic book and what a great addition to a series that I am loving so much. There is something about these books and this family that I am so charmed by. I couldn’t put this book down and it was so worth the read here. I found myself in love with Arro’s book. There was something so heartwarming and real about this one here. I have been eager for their book ever since I first saw the sparks in book one, and I knew that their story would be good. There are some flashbacks that come into play, so they won’t be for everyone but I did feel like it shows us the history of what caused them to be apart from each other and how they hurt one another. Now granted you feel both sides in the relationship and there is such need and want on both sides, that you just want them to be together but there is definitely some factors in play that they need to work through. And then there is the mystery and suspense elements that are introduced. I absolutely adored the way that this author had this play out and the way that they learn to rebuilt the trust in the relationship. I will say that Samantha Young just conquers all when she adds the banter and wit into play, I just couldn’t stop laughing at the family interactions and I can’t wait to delve into book four!!!
If you are a fan of romantic suspense, a sexy setting in Scotland, and some unrequited love, this is the book for you!
Title: Always You
Author: Samantha Young
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Format: eBook
Source: Self Purchased
Length: 369 Pages
Book Links
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Book Evaluation
Storytelling Quality: 4.5
Story Itself: 4.5
Character Development: 5
Writing Style: 4
World Building 4.5
Feels + The Romantic Heart 4.5
Pacing 5
Plot 5
Cover Art 5
Ending 5
Book Ratings
Overall Rating of the Book
Steam Level
Simmering—soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warm- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin’ up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Series Order
Adair Family
Here With Me-Pub 2021 #1 in the Series
There With You-Pub 2021 #2 in the Series
Always You-Pub 2022 #3 in the Series
Be With Me-Pub 2022 #4 in the Series
About The Author
Samantha Young is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She’s been nominated for several Goodreads Choice Awards. Samantha writes adult contemporary and paranormal romance, YA urban fantasy and YA contemporary fiction and is currently published in 31 countries.
She resides in Scotland.
This sounds very good. Haven’t read this author before but this makes me what to try her.
I am liking the sound of this one. I have been meaning to try this author’s work, but the opportunity never presented itself. Great review.
Yeah she is an author I tried a while back and fell in love with. She writes good suspense though so I think you would really get a kick out of this series too!!!
I don’t think that I have read any of this author’s work yet. This sounds like something that I would enjoy.
You made me want to read her books again Renee!
You had me at Scotland.
It’s been hit and miss with me for SY the last few years. In fact the last couple of books have been misses, so I haven’t picked up anything by her in a while. I do enjoy romantic suspense though so maybe I’d like this? Glad you enjoyed it, Renee!
I been procuring this series but haven’t started it yet because shrugs But I had to see what you thought of this installment. I love this trope and I adore SYoung and I’m really happy to see this one hit the mark for you. Lovely review, Renee!